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Nurse charged over video that referenced harming Israeli patients Nurse charged over video that referenced harming Israeli patients
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Police and a healthcare watchdog are investigating the incidentPolice and a healthcare watchdog are investigating the incident
A Sydney nurse who was suspended over a video in which she allegedly made threats against Israeli patients has been charged by police.A Sydney nurse who was suspended over a video in which she allegedly made threats against Israeli patients has been charged by police.
Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, is facing three charges: threatening violence to a group, using a carriage service to threaten to kill, and using a carriage service to harass or cause offence.Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, is facing three charges: threatening violence to a group, using a carriage service to threaten to kill, and using a carriage service to harass or cause offence.
Ms Abu Lebdeh and another man were both suspended from their duties at Bankstown Hospital after the video - filmed on an anonymous online platform which pairs people randomly for a chat - was released online.Ms Abu Lebdeh and another man were both suspended from their duties at Bankstown Hospital after the video - filmed on an anonymous online platform which pairs people randomly for a chat - was released online.
Authorities say there is "no evidence" the pair actually harmed patients.Authorities say there is "no evidence" the pair actually harmed patients.
In the footage, which appeared to have been filmed inside a hospital and was published by an Israeli content creator, Ms Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir allegedly bragged about refusing to treat Israeli patients, killing them, and said they would go to hell.In the footage, which appeared to have been filmed inside a hospital and was published by an Israeli content creator, Ms Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir allegedly bragged about refusing to treat Israeli patients, killing them, and said they would go to hell.
The video spread widely online and caused public outcry, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as "disgusting" and "vile".The video spread widely online and caused public outcry, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as "disgusting" and "vile".
New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the charges are a significant breakthrough in what has been a complicated investigation. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the charges are a significant breakthrough in what has been a complicated investigation as it involves an overseas witness.
"Detectives must be commended for acting swiftly under enormous pressure and public expectation," she said."Detectives must be commended for acting swiftly under enormous pressure and public expectation," she said.
Ms Abu Lebdeh was granted bail and will return to court on 19 March. Mr Nadir has not been charged. Ms Abu Lebdeh was granted bail - although she is banned from social media and from leaving the country - and will return to court on 19 March.
Mr Nadir is receiving medical treatment and has not been charged but is still under investigation, NSW Police said.
Earlier this month Australia passed tougher laws against hate crimes following a wave of unrelated antisemitic attacks.Earlier this month Australia passed tougher laws against hate crimes following a wave of unrelated antisemitic attacks.
In recent months, there have been a several of arson and graffiti incidents involving homes, cars, and synagogues in Jewish communities across Australia.In recent months, there have been a several of arson and graffiti incidents involving homes, cars, and synagogues in Jewish communities across Australia.
A caravan packed with power gel explosives that police warned had the potential to cause a "mass casualty event" was found in New South Wales in January, alongside a document with antisemitic sentiments and a list of Jewish targets in Sydney.A caravan packed with power gel explosives that police warned had the potential to cause a "mass casualty event" was found in New South Wales in January, alongside a document with antisemitic sentiments and a list of Jewish targets in Sydney.